Summer Internships

Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief offers an opportunity for college students and recent college graduates to make a difference. Our paid summer internship focuses on leadership development in a disaster recovery setting. Our interns have the opportunity to learn key response skills such as chainsaw operation, flood recovery, mass-feeding, and logistics. They also gain soft skills in the areas of teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Previous interns have deployed to disaster sites in Missouri, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Iowa, New Mexico, and Kansas.

Apply for our Summer Internship.

What kind of internship are you interested in?(Required)

Name(Required)

First Last

Date of Birth(Required)

Email(Required)

Preferred Name

Phone(Required)

Home Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Address while in school (if different)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Name/Location of School(Required)

Expected Graduation Date(Required)

Do you have a valid driver's license?(Required)

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?(Required)

Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status(e.g. H-1B visa)?(Required)

Have you served as an MBC Summer Missionary before?(Required)

Have you been trained in Disaster relief?(Required)

If yes, please provide type of training, date, and location.(Required)

Training is not required. Students will be trained over the summer.

Have you been on a Disaster Relief reponse before?(Required)

If yes, please list when and where.(Required)

Briefly describe who Jesus is to you.(Required)

Are you currently involved in a church?(Required)

If so, please list church location and if you are a member.(Required)

Please summarize your church experience and involvement, including involvement with other Christian Ministries.(Required)

Are you interested in using your internship for college credit?(Required)

How did you hear about this internship?(Required)

Are you currently involved with a campus ministry?(Required)

If so, where and please describe past or current involvement.(Required)

What do you think are your spiritual gifts?(Required)

Here is a link for a free online assessment. https://mintools.com/spiritual-gifts-test.htm

Why would you like to partake in this internship?(Required)

What do you see as your three greatest strengths? Why?(Required)

What do you see as your greatest weaknesses? Why?(Required)

Do you think that you can perform the necessary tasks for this internship both physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually?(Required)

What are your personal expectations for the summer?(Required)

How does your family feel about you applying for this project?(Required)

What are the most significant events that have occurred in your life in the past two years?(Required)

Have you been involved with any of the following within the past year? (Alcohol, Illegal Drugs, Criminal Activity)(Required)

If so, please explain.(Required)

Have you ever been convicted of committing a crime?(Required)

If so, please explain.(Required)

Please read our Baptist Faith and Message and describe if you agree with the doctrine. Or describe if there are beliefs you cannot affirm.(Required)

You can find the document at. https://bfm.sbc.net

As a paid student intern of the Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief organization, do you understand that you are required to abstain from vulgar speech, alcohol, illegal drugs, sexual activity, and criminal activity during the entirety of this program?(Required)

I understand and agree to abstain from these things.

References

Please provide the names and email addresses of three references.

NOTE: DO NOT USE FAMILY MEMBERS AS REFERENCES

Reference #1 Name(Required)

A professional reference (Work Supervisor or school instructor)

First Last

Reference #1 Cell Phone(Required)

Reference #1 Email(Required)

Reference #2 Name(Required)

A mentor (Spiritual leader, pastor, or school advisor who knows you well)

First Last

Reference #2 Cell Phone(Required)

Reference #2 Email(Required)

Reference #3 Name(Required)

A friend (Cannot be family, or romantic elationship, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc.)

First Last

Reference #3 Cell Phone(Required)

Reference #3 Email(Required)

Job Description

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Objectives

Frequently Asked Questions

Why intern with Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief?

This internship was created to provide one of the most impactful, unique, and challenging student missionary experiences in the country.
For ten weeks our group may travel to wherever disaster calls, oftentimes multiple sites in one summer.
Our interns will have the opportunity to serve those whose lives have been dramatically overturned.

What does a typical internship look like?

Our interns will be trained in chainsaw, flood recovery, shower/laundry, mass feeding, childcare, and other disaster recovery fields.
Our interns will focus on leadership development through the hands-on opportunities provided.
Our interns may deploy on a moment’s notice to areas affected by tornados, flooding, or other natural disasters.

Is this a paid internship? What additional expenses are covered?

Our interns will receive a competitive stipend for each week of the summer.
All food, lodging, and transportation expenses will be provided.
Transportation to and from Jefferson City, MO will be the responsibility of each intern.

What are the dates of the internship, and when is the application deadline?

May 26^th, 2026 – July 31^st, 2026
December 31^st is the application deadline.
Applications received after December 31^st may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

What does the selection process look like?

Preference will be given to students who apply by December 31^st, 2024.
Students will be selected based on their application, video interview, and references.
We strongly encourage applicants to have their driver’s licenses and passports.

What are the program qualifications?

Current undergraduate, graduate students, and recent college graduates may apply for the internship.

Can the internship be used for college credit?

Yes, several students have received credit for the internship.

Are the internship dates flexible?

The dates for the internship are mandatory.

This internship has given me a fuller understanding of what disaster relief really is. From feeding to fence building to chainsaw work, I have gained many life skills while being the hands and feet of Jesus this Summer.

A.B. Cress

University of North Alabama

The summer internship was filled with incredible opportunities to meet amazing people, learn critical life skills, and grow in a relationship with the Lord in a wide variety of environments.

Nathan Renner

Missouri S&T

Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and see the things God can do.

Henry Campbell

Missouri S&T

This internship allowed me to explore many aspects of disaster relief. Through my experiences, I have grown spiritually, learned how to work with and lead a team, and how to love those affected by disasters. I highly recommend this to anyone, even if you don’t think it’s for you.

Samuel Lambert

Mizzou